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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 245.86 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 245.86 and 55.74 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 245.86 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/245.86 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 245.86 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 13,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,704.10/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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